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A Novel Technique for the Retrieval of a “Vanished” Nephrostomy Tube

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Sandeep Laroia, Steven Morales, Tauni Rowberry have no conflict of interest to report.

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    Sandeep T. Laroia, Steven A. Morales & Tauni Rowberry

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Laroia, S.T., Morales, S.A. & Rowberry, T. A Novel Technique for the Retrieval of a “Vanished” Nephrostomy Tube. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 38, 1373–1375 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-014-1048-1

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